Saskatchewan Arts Board

The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) along with its member Arts Councils the Lloydminster Allied Arts Council, Kindersley & District Arts Council, Station Arts Centre and the Yorkton Arts Council are pleased to present TorQ, in concert. The performances will be part of the 2011/2012 Stars for Saskatchewan series.

TorQ solo concerts generally consist of a balance of new and established works for percussion quartet; each performance features at least one recent Canadian work. TorQ has commissioned approximately 40 works from contemporary Canadian composers, as well as from members within the ensemble. Other upcoming commissions in the works include compositions by Toronto composers Kevin Lau and Alice Ho, and a multi-media theatre collaboration with the Hamilton Children's Choir and award-winning composer Eric Robertson.

OSAC annually presents over 300 live community and school performances, attended by a total audience of approximately 75,000. This is possible because of a dedicated network of volunteers committed to making culture an integral part of Saskatchewan community life, and vital funding from Saskatchewan Lotteries, Saskatchewan Arts Board, and Canadian Heritage. Saskatchewan Lotteries benefits more than 12,000 sport, culture, and recreation organizations around the province. Each year 600,000 people participate in programs and from activities initiated by these organizations, over $1 billion of economic activity is generated, and 23,000 jobs are sustained.

For further information, please contact the local Arts Council or OSAC.  Please visit www.osac.sk.ca or http://www.karrnnel.com for more information.